Winston Salem Times

The city has announced multiple options for residents to dispose of live Christmas trees. Residents living in single-family homes within the city limits can leave their trees at the curb for collection during the regular city brush pick-up. It is important that all lights, decorations, stands, and nails are removed from the trees before disposal. The city notes that it may take several weeks to collect all the trees.

For those residing in apartments, outside the city limits, or wishing to dispose of their trees promptly, recycling drop-off locations are available until Wednesday, January 31. Signs will indicate designated drop-off spots at each location:

- Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Dr.

- Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd.

- Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd.

- Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Dr.

- Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Dr.

- Parkland Park (tennis courts), 1660 Brewer Rd.

- Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Rd.

- Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Rd.

- Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.

- Winston Lake Park, 3535 Winston Lake Rd.

Additionally, both city and county residents can drop off one Christmas tree free of charge through Friday, January 17 at two yard waste facilities operated by Winston-Salem Forsyth County Utilities:

- Overdale Yard Waste Facility, 4010 Old Milwaukee Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27107

- Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, 180 Northstar Drive, Rural Hall, N.C. 27045

Free disposal is limited to households only; after January 17 regular disposal rates will apply. Commercial loads and haulers will incur standard charges.

Residents seeking further information can use live chat with a City Link agent.